Power Source & Least intrusive Wire Paths
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Power Source & Least intrusive Wire Paths
Hello,
I am new to the forums, and they have helped me over the years with various issues with my 16 extended cab. Right now, I am looking at cleaning up a rather messy wiring monster that has been added to over the years. I use my truck for work and hobby purposes and as such have a variety of power cables and coax wire running into and out of the cab, and am looking to clean it up.
I have a centralized radio stack I modified to have a fuse block internally which will power a ham radio (10A), CB radio (2A), and cell booster (2A), and instead of 6 wires through the firewall grommet like right now, I am looking for where to run power to the fuse block (2 large gauge wires) that is tied to the accessory function of the truck so it only gets power when the key is on. Safe side I am planning on 20 amps of current draw to give myself some wiggle room for wiring and connectors. Where would folks recommend drawing in from? or would using a relay in the engine compartment and tapping off a circuit in the engine bay passenger side work best?
The second part is I have two coax cables coming from my truck bed, and was wondering if people have run across any good areas to bring 2 cables in via boots/grommets without cutting holes from the bed to the cab in the back?
Thank you!
I am new to the forums, and they have helped me over the years with various issues with my 16 extended cab. Right now, I am looking at cleaning up a rather messy wiring monster that has been added to over the years. I use my truck for work and hobby purposes and as such have a variety of power cables and coax wire running into and out of the cab, and am looking to clean it up.
I have a centralized radio stack I modified to have a fuse block internally which will power a ham radio (10A), CB radio (2A), and cell booster (2A), and instead of 6 wires through the firewall grommet like right now, I am looking for where to run power to the fuse block (2 large gauge wires) that is tied to the accessory function of the truck so it only gets power when the key is on. Safe side I am planning on 20 amps of current draw to give myself some wiggle room for wiring and connectors. Where would folks recommend drawing in from? or would using a relay in the engine compartment and tapping off a circuit in the engine bay passenger side work best?
The second part is I have two coax cables coming from my truck bed, and was wondering if people have run across any good areas to bring 2 cables in via boots/grommets without cutting holes from the bed to the cab in the back?
Thank you!
